Festival of Grapes Opening Ceremony Friday, September 15th at 5:15 P.M. 2017 Festival Board members will be introduced In front of the gazebo The winners of the following events will be announced; The Pentathlon Competition The Baby Contest Parade Grand Marshall Grape Grower of the Year Grape Stomping Sponsored by Welch’s Friday, September 15th. In front of the gazebo Event begins following the Opening Ceremonies and is a crowd favorite. Rides and Concessions Friday, September 15th 5 P.M. - Close Saturday, September 16th 12 Noon - Close Sunday, September 17th 12 Noon - Close Arts and Crafts Friday, September 15th 12 Noon - Dusk Saturday, September 16th 10A.M. - Dusk Sunday, September 17th 10A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Entertainment provided by The Festival of Grapes is FREE and open to the public 6 P.M. - 9 P.M. Krossfire in the lower ballpark Friday, September 15th 6 P.M. - 9 P.M. Terry Buchwald in front of the gazebo Saturday, September 16th The Festival Center (HQ) Friday, September 15th open 1P.M. - 9PM Saturday, September 16th open 9AM - 9PM Sunday, September 17th open 12 Noon - 5PM Souvenir Merchandise available for purchase! Shirts, sweatshirts, and hats as well as Welch’s grape products and 50th Souvenir Books New 50th celebration items also available this year. Vine to Wine Contest   The 2017 Festival of Grapes Amateur Wine Making Contest presents for our winning categories All entries in the competition will be in either Red, White or Rose` categories Each amateur wine entry fee is $ 2.00 per bottle Contact Deb Adams at 934-3127 or 467-7504 for more Information. How Sweet it is Contest The 2017 Festival of Grapes Edible Creations contest prizes for 3 top winning entries All entries for the competition will be in various categories and must include grapes. For any further information on this event please contact Co-Chairmen Bonnie Long-Lesinski Susan Skarzenski @ (716) 237-0273 Festival of Grapes Parade Sunday, September 17th at 1 P.M. Coming down Main Street into downtown Silver Creek